{"product_id":"hamilton-navy-strength-rum","title":"Hamilton Navy Strength Rum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHamilton Navy Strength Rum. Ed Hamilton, Ministry of Rum — a blend of Worthy Park Estate Jamaican rum and Demerara rum from DDL Guyana, bottled at 57% ABV (114 proof) in the tradition of British Royal Navy rum: proof-tested by gunpowder, uncompromised in character, and without added sugar or sweeteners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNavy Strength rum has a specific historical meaning: 57% ABV, the minimum proof at which gunpowder moistened by the rum would still ignite. British Royal Navy officers used this test to verify their rum hadn't been watered down before it was issued to sailors. Any rum above 57% ABV technically passes the gunpowder test; Navy Strength is the standard that passes at exactly the minimum required. Hamilton honors that tradition precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe blend follows the classic British Navy rum formula: Jamaican pot still rum from Worthy Park Estate for the ester-rich, banana-forward tropical funk, combined with Guyanese Demerara rum from Diamond Distillery — the same source as Hamilton Demerara 86 and 151 — for the earthy, smoky tobacco and dark stone fruit character. At 57% ABV, the rum delivers both components at full intensity. It is a professional cocktail ingredient and a serious sipping rum for those who appreciate Navy Strength spirits — the proof level that reveals character that lower-ABV bottlings often suppress.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exotic spice, overripe banana, and tropical esters from the Worthy Park component. Tobacco, smoky oak, and dark dried fruit from the Demerara side. Honey and dried fruit weave throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and intense at 57% ABV. Banana, spice, tobacco, and smoky oak blend with dark dried fruit, honey, and caramel. Both rum traditions are fully expressed at this proof level.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and complex. The Jamaican ester character and Demerara earthiness both linger, with a slow fade of spice and smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Worthy Park Estate Jamaican rum + DDL Demerara rum (Guyana)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCurator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ed Hamilton, Ministry of Rum\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navy Strength Rum (57% ABV \/ 114 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo added sugar or sweeteners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57% (114 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rum\"\u003erum at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Navy Strength mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e 57% ABV — the minimum proof at which gunpowder moistened by rum would still ignite. British Royal Navy officers used this gunpowder test to verify their rum rations hadn't been diluted. Any rum that passes is officially Navy Strength. Hamilton honors this tradition precisely at 57% ABV.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Hamilton Navy Strength taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Exotic spice, overripe banana, and tropical esters on the nose from the Jamaican side, with tobacco, smoky oak, and dark dried fruit from the Demerara. Rich and intense on the palate with banana, spice, tobacco, honey, and dark fruit. Long, warm finish with lingering Jamaican funk and Demerara earthiness.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Hamilton Navy Strength good for cocktails?\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — the higher proof means it stands up to citrus and syrups without losing its character in complex cocktails. Ideal in a Ti' Punch, Rum Swizzle, or any classic calling for full-proof Caribbean rum where the spirit should cut through clearly.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does it compare to Hamilton West Indies 1670?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both blend Worthy Park Jamaica and DDL Guyana rum, but Navy Strength bottles at 57% vs. 84 proof for the 1670. The Navy Strength reveals considerably more intensity, complexity, and raw character. The 1670 is the everyday cocktail base; the Navy Strength is for when maximum rum impact is the goal.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDoes Hamilton add sugar to the Navy Strength?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — zero added sugar, zero sweeteners, zero additives of any kind.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What does Navy Strength mean?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"57% ABV — the minimum proof at which gunpowder moistened by rum would still ignite. British Royal Navy officers used this test to verify rum rations hadn't been diluted. 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